GHB First Division Hockey League returns in grand style at GNS today
The Guyana Hockey Board is set to kick-start the Farfan & Mendes and Woodpecker Products Men’s and Women’s First Division Leagues today, October 8, 2023, at the prestigious Guyana National Stadium at Providence, with the action set to kick off at 16:00hrs.
Originally scheduled for August, the leagues had to be repeatedly postponed due to inclement weather conditions rendering the grass fields of traditional clubs unplayable. However, thanks to the intervention of the Minister of Sport Charles Ramson, and with unwavering support from Director of Sport Steve Ninvalle, the GHB has received the green light to utilise the Guyana National Stadium, widely regarded as one of the top grass fields in the Caribbean, to host the league matches.
To add to the grandeur, the opening ceremony and the final two evening games will be conducted under floodlights in an exciting spectacle that underscores the significance of this event.
A glimpse of what to expect at the National Stadium, commencing today
The Guyana Hockey Board extends heartfelt gratitude to Minister Ramson and his team for their invaluable assistance. Throughout the competition, which will be run every Sunday from October 8 to November 12, 2023, fans can expect to witness four of the country’s premier clubs in action: GCC, Hikers, Old Fort, and Saints Hockey Club.
It is noteworthy that the Farfan & Mendes Men’s First Division League is currently the longest-running hockey competition, spanning over four decades since its inception in the 1980s.
Further, WoodPecker Products has been a steadfast sponsor of the Women’s First Division League for over a decade, demonstrating commitment to the hockey community.
The opening ceremony, scheduled for 19:00hrs, will feature the participation of both male and female teams, creating a memorable kickoff for the league. However, it is important to note that the games themselves would commence at 16:00hrs, and all are invited to attend.
The President of the GHB has expressed great anticipation by stating, “This league has been eagerly awaited, and we are thrilled to finally be able to launch this exciting competition.”
